Emergency services attended to a fire that erupted on the second floor of a five-storey building in Cartagena on Sunday morning. The incident occurred on Luis Pasteur Street, where two residents lived. At nine twelve in the morning, the Region of Murcia’s Emergency Coordination Centre received multiple calls reporting thick black smoke billowing from the flat. It was initially unclear whether the residents were inside at the time of the fire.

Local Police, fire services from the Municipal Fire Extinction and Salvage Service, and ambulances from the Emergency Health Management responded promptly. Police confirmed that people were present in the apartment and ordered an ambulance as neighbours began to evacuate the building. The fire, which originated in the living room, was quickly contained by firefighters.

Fire crews successfully rescued an individual suffering from smoke inhalation. Emergency medical personnel stabilised the patient, who was subsequently transported to Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena by a Civil Protection ambulance. Following the rescue, firefighters performed ventilation efforts to clear smoke from both the apartment and the building.

Residents have been urged to remain aware of fire safety measures, particularly in high-rise accommodation. Thankfully, emergency responders were able to manage the situation quickly, preventing any further injuries in this accessible residential area.